The Aussie goalkeeper will be No.2 behind Petr Cech at Stamford Bridge following failure by the Blues in their attempt to sign Norwich's John Ruddy.

Schwarzer said: "This is one of the biggest and best clubs in the world, and it's an honour to sign for Chelsea. I didn't take much convincing to come here."

“This is one of the biggest and best clubs in the world, and it's an honour to sign for Chelsea”

Mark Schwarzer

The 40-year-old, who was the first foreigner to make more than 500 appearances in the Premier League, has signed a one-year deal with Chelsea after turning down the chance to stay at the Cottagers for a further 12 months.